Professional Development

CFA is committed to helping our members achieve their business goals by offering cutting-edge educational programming delivered by the franchise industry’s foremost experts.

Professional development events are scheduled regularly and cover a variety of topics like franchise expansion, franchise law, finance, leadership, operations and more.

With a mix of full-day seminars, conferences and webinars, CFA’s professional development programming makes it easier than ever to upgrade your skills and stay current on the latest industry trends and developments. Our educational events include:

CFA National Convention – this three-day conference draws over 500 franchise professionals from across Canada and is packed with educational sessions, networking events and an exciting Gala Awards Dinner.

Webinars on Wednesdays – these one-hour virtual seminars cover the most pressing issues in franchising in a convenient format that attendees can access anywhere.

CFA Franchise Law Day – this full-day event is led by some of the biggest names in franchise law and offers a comprehensive update on legal developments and case law from the past year. A must-attend event for any busy franchisor.